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Club Coupe · 01-04-2020, 06:38 PM

I am considering installing an OD tranny in my 1950 Ford. I have been offered one for $700which has been pro rebuilt. After doing some reading and Youtubing it looks like (among several other things) I would have to drill a hole in the floor under the accelerator pedal for a kickdown switch. Is that right?

40cpe · 01-04-2020, 06:41 PM

There should already be a knock-out for the kick down switch. Just hit it with a punch.

Club Coupe · 01-04-2020, 06:51 PM

Thanks, 40cpe. At least I will know the hole's in the right place.

Charlie ny · 01-04-2020, 07:29 PM

CC,
The kick down switch can also be mounted near the carb linkage. Easier to set up.

Charlie

tubman · 01-04-2020, 08:31 PM

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"Club Coupe" - I am doing the same thing; installing an OD transmission in my '51 club coupe. Just to make sure, do you have everything you need? Specifically, do you have the relay that mounts on the firewall? I know there are ways to "Jerry-Rig" an overdrive setup on these cars, but it kinda defeats their original purpose and leaves the setup vulnerable to damage. I made sure I had all of the components I needed before I started on installation. The lockout cable, kickdown switch, and wiring harness are all available from the after market. I had to obtain the lockout cable from a Studebaker parts supplier because none of the Ford guys had them. (It is the same as a Ford except it has a chrome handle.) Although Charlie's suggestion of the kickdown switch is doable, I believe it's always better to do things the way the factory did it on these cars. Also, the wiring harness probably won't work with the kickdown switch mounted there. Make sure the transmission came with a functional solenoid and governor.

Once you have everything and it is installed, you will find a properly working overdrive to be a valuable installation in your car. My first '51 had one, and though my current car is a much nicer one, I sure missed the overdrive.

01-04-2020, 06:38 PM	#1
Club Coupe Junior Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 11	Dtill a hole in the floor? I am considering installing an OD tranny in my 1950 Ford. I have been offered one for $700which has been pro rebuilt. After doing some reading and Youtubing it looks like (among several other things) I would have to drill a hole in the floor under the accelerator pedal for a kickdown switch. Is that right?

01-04-2020, 06:41 PM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Dtill a hole in the floor? There should already be a knock-out for the kick down switch. Just hit it with a punch.

01-04-2020, 06:51 PM	#3
Club Coupe Junior Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 11	Re: Drill a hole in the floor? Thanks, 40cpe. At least I will know the hole's in the right place.

01-04-2020, 07:29 PM	#4
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Dtill a hole in the floor? CC, The kick down switch can also be mounted near the carb linkage. Easier to set up. Charlie

01-04-2020, 08:31 PM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,304	Re: Dtill a hole in the floor? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) "Club Coupe" - I am doing the same thing; installing an OD transmission in my '51 club coupe. Just to make sure, do you have everything you need? Specifically, do you have the relay that mounts on the firewall? I know there are ways to "Jerry-Rig" an overdrive setup on these cars, but it kinda defeats their original purpose and leaves the setup vulnerable to damage. I made sure I had all of the components I needed before I started on installation. The lockout cable, kickdown switch, and wiring harness are all available from the after market. I had to obtain the lockout cable from a Studebaker parts supplier because none of the Ford guys had them. (It is the same as a Ford except it has a chrome handle.) Although Charlie's suggestion of the kickdown switch is doable, I believe it's always better to do things the way the factory did it on these cars. Also, the wiring harness probably won't work with the kickdown switch mounted there. Make sure the transmission came with a functional solenoid and governor. Once you have everything and it is installed, you will find a properly working overdrive to be a valuable installation in your car. My first '51 had one, and though my current car is a much nicer one, I sure missed the overdrive.